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Beautiful beachfront home nestled among tropical gardens & mesmerizing sunsets!

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
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5 bedrooms, in-room safe, travel cot, free WiFi
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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Tamarindo, Guanacaste Province
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Tamarindo Church
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful beachfront home nestled among tropical gardens & mesmerizing sunsets!

Welcome to Tamarindo’s hidden gem! Nestled among twelve exclusive beachfront homes, La Choza del Estero embraces the original essence of Tamarindo. Following a renovation in December 2021, this property has been artfully transformed into a rustic sanctuary radiating beauty and charm. We believe joy lies in the simple things in life. At our home, nature surrounds you and we provide a clean environment to come back to while you enjoy your adventures. This is a true beachfront oasis with the laid back Pura Vida spirit!

Located off the main road into Tamarindo, adjacent to Baulas National Park and overlooking Tamarindo Beach, La Choza del Estero is within walking distance of downtown attractions. From world-class surf spots to shopping, restaurants, and bars, everything Tamarindo has to offer is easily accessible. Surrounded by nature, guests are invited to relish the outdoor amenities, including the pergola, BBQ area, tropical gardens, outdoor bamboo shower, fire pit, and captivating ocean views.

The name "La Choza del Estero" holds a special significance. "La Choza" translates to "home" in the native Indian or "Chorotegan" dialect. The name "La Choza del Estero" can be interpreted as "Home along the Estuary." Surrounded by lush trees, including a majestic 200-year-old Guanacaste tree, the property enjoys the rejuvenating ocean breeze and thrives with diverse flora and fauna. Our home pays tribute to traditional Costa Rican architectural styles known as "bahareques," featuring a charming blue and white exterior paint adorned with various local woods and bamboo elements. It is our mission to share the authentic Costa Rican experience with all our guests.

Accommodating a maximum of 12 guests, this property boasts 5 bedrooms, each with its own full bathroom. Three rooms are situated on the second floor, while two are located on the first floor with separate private entrances that do not connect from within the house. In total, there are 6 queen beds and a sofa bed available. The first-floor rooms offer personal mini-fridges and coffee makers for added convenience. Additional amenities include air conditioners, smart locks with personalized codes for each room, surveillance cameras, smart TVs, bamboo mattresses, ceiling fans in two rooms, kitchen appliances, and utensils. The indoor kitchen and dining area can accommodate 6 guests, with an outdoor BBQ area available for entertaining. The property boasts outdoor upper and lower decks as common areas reflecting traditional Costa Rican hospitality with spaces for socializing and storytelling.

The property is meticulously maintained by a private gardener and housekeeper, with complimentary housekeeping and laundry services provided every other day, excluding Sundays. Kayaks are available for guests to use, as well as free onsite parking. High-speed internet, premium cable, and private beach access enhance the guest experience. The outdoor pergola and fire pit offer a cozy setting for gathering, while the location near Las Baulas National Park and Tamarindo Estuary provides a unique opportunity to explore diverse flora and fauna. Please be advised that while we cannot guarantee a completely bug-free environment due to our location in a highly tropical setting, we do offer monthly fumigation services to help minimize mosquitoes and other bugs on the property.

Conveniently located near amenities, the property is a short distance from the main grocery store, the nearest hospital, and a quick walk to downtown Tamarindo. Guests can enjoy peace and tranquility while having easy access to shops, restaurants, and nightlife without the need for a rental car. Please note that during the high season, you may occasionally hear street noise due to the property's proximity to the main road.

Please review the house rules before booking to ensure a suitable experience for you and your guests. La Choza del Estero takes pride in transparency and aims to provide a memorable and comfortable stay for all visitors.

During your stay with us, we go the extra mile by offering to book personalized adventures for you and your family. This includes arranging private chefs, onsite massages, transportation to and from the airport, car rentals, ATV and golf cart rentals, as well as exciting tours to national parks, zip-lining, horseback riding, volcano visits, deep-sea fishing, estuary explorations, scuba diving, and more! We strive to provide the best experiences for our guests.

We are also open to hosting weddings at our beautiful location. If you are interested in having your wedding at La Choza del Estero, please send us an inquiry with dates & details at chozacrc@gmail.com.

For fun updates, photos, and additional guest reviews, follow us on Instagram, A I R B N B, or Facebook @chozacrc or La Choza del Estero. You can also check out a video of our home on YouTube:
https://youtube/nIDgwhS_4OY If you have any questions or inquiries, please send us an email at chozacrc@gmail.com.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Tamarindo Beach. Features include breakfast (surcharge), a spa tub, and concierge services. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 5.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Services include a concierge and limo or town car service
  • 7 minutes by foot from Tamarindo Beach and a 3-minute drive from WAYRA Institute of Spanish
This vacation home offers its guests a spa tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. This vacation home also features concierge services, limo service, and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Toni Onofri Property Manager

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Chef
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Events are not permitted without owner approval.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
La Choza Beachfront oasis w/spectacular sunsets!

Beautiful beachfront home nestled among tropical gardens & mesmerizing sunsets! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darrell D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Rustic Tama Villa
Loved it! If you are looking for something the opposite of a resort, this is it. The backyard garden is amazing. Views up the river and of the rivermouth and ocean. Lots of trees and a well maintained garden. We had monkeys in the yard most days, as well as iguana, parakeets, green parrots and other birds. Sitting in the yard in the morning was my favorite part of the stay. It is an easy walk along the beach to all the great restaurants. Host was responsive. Housekeeping twice during week.What you need to know before you rent this place:- There is only AC in the bedrooms, not in the common areas/kitchen.- The kitchen is small, ceiling is low, had to duck under beams in the kitchen. No AC in kitchen, foods on counter spoil fast. If you are a group that likes to cook meals where you stay, this may not be the place.-The house sits just off the main road coming into Tama and the truck noise in the morning is very loud. Some rooms were worse than others.- One room had a family of small land crabs living in a bathroom. They don't bother you, but can surprise you when you enter.- Wildlife in the backyard means wildlife excrement. Monkeys in trees above you may deficate or urinate. We had monkey crap on our car several days and almost got bombed a couple of times sitting around the firepit.- The family that owns the house lives on the adjacent property and they use the driveway/gate. They were nice, no issues.I will return. The Costa Rica experience I wanted!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family gathering
This was the perfect place for 6 days with family of all ages. The house, the grounds, the beach, the town, the estuary were both relaxing and fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steph K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location!
This is an amazing property in the perfect location. The garden that surrounds the house is so beautiful and you are literally right on the beach within walking distance of dozens of restaurants and shops. We saw (and heard) howler monkeys right in the backyard. If you’re staying over a Saturday there is a charming open market in town. We can’t recommend this property enough. I will say we have three older kids - there is no indoor common area - which was fine for us as we spent all of our time outdoors. But each room is an individual room with a separate locked door - which might be a challenge for families with younger children. That being said we would stay at this property anytime we returned to Tamarindo. Toni was amazing to work with and helped us book activities. The horseback riding she booked for us arrived with the horses on the beach outside the gate to the property. Pretty magical experience. We are so thankful! Pura Vida.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful resort-like property close to everything
We were struck by the beauty of the outdoor spaces at La Choza del Estero. All of the seating areas were very welcoming - all 10 members of my family loved congregating under the pagoda or on the adirondack chairs that surround the fire pit. We were able to watch the howler monkeys and the iguanas climb the trees in the garden - it was so relaxing and entertaining! The bedrooms were very comfortable. We all slept very well and enjoyed the coolness that the AC provided when a short reprieve from the midday heat was in order. The housekeeper was available nearly every day with clean towels, trash removal and laundry services if desired. We took advantage of that service on two different days. The hosts were also exceedingly responsive to our suggestions. We suggested the addition of some kitchen items and, to our surprise, the host acquired many of those items the next day. It is easy to walk to everything that Tamarindo has to offer from this house. We had initially considered renting a golf cart but it really wasn't necessary and I'm glad we didn't. There are plenty of small shops and cafes to see and stop in if you're on foot. Conversely, walking on the beach is always an amazing option.... Thank you Mary and Miguel!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
La Choza del Estero - a lovely spot to experience Costa Rica
Our group of 11 had a wonderful stay. Mary and her family were excellent hosts responding quickly to every request. The house has beautiful grounds and a quiet beach out front near the estuary that includes a beautiful spot to watch the sunset. You are also just a few minutes walk from all the action on the beach along with local bars and restaurants. We would definitely stay here on our next trip to Costa Rica!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tamarindo property
The property was wonderful and Mary and her family were very accommodating. The house was perfect for my family. All five of us had our own room and bathroom. The property was a large beautiful property next to the beach. You can walk down the beach to the town and all of the activities in Tamarindo. We were visited by about a dozen howler monkeys one day. Absolutely loved our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gay G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Our family of 11 stayed for a week and had a wonderful time. The house is close to town with easy access to the beach, restaurants and shopping. We rented a car but didn’t need it because everything was so convenient. The manager was exceptionally helpful and quick to answer our questions and help with tours and places to visit. They truly wanted our visit to be enjoyable and it was!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jorge P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed it very much
Gracias Miguel!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise in Costa Rica
Amazing property with amazing hosts. We loved our stay. The house was roomy and clean with amazing grounds to hang out on. The estuary is located right in front of the house and access to the beach was right there. I would go for a run and enjoy coffee watching the boats. We had several fires and enjoyed cooking on the bbq. Miguel was an amazing host and was always there for us to answer any questions. The kids loved seeing the iguanas, monkeys and hermit crabs. We took kayaks several times down the river. Each room had air conditioning and a tv. The wifi was super fast. Watching the sunset on tje beach was amazing. Outside was literally so beautiful with an outdoor firepit with chairs, a great place to have dinner, and hammocks. I can't say enough about this place and the memories we made
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best vacation ever!
We spent the week between Christmas and New Years at the La Choza del Estero. Miguel and his staff were amazing and not only hosts but also became friends. They kept the place clean, prepared the outdoor living at night with fires in the outdoor circle as well as on the beach. They were also helpful in assisting us with questions and planning. The house was laid out perfectly for our group of kids and adults. Being in such a beautiful place there was so much to do right out the back gate on the estuary/beach! It was perfect! We can't recommend this place enough! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise!
What a beautiful property, wonderful family, and attentive hosts! This was our first time using VRBO and it did not disappoint. This was a new listing when we first booked the property. The hosts always were in communication with us and made us feel very secure with our decision to book. I cannot say enough about our stay at La Choza Del Estero which we stayed from July 25th to August 1st. Our seven days could not have been more perfect. We had the pleasure of meeting Mary, Miguel, Travis, and Victoria. They were very attentive, addressed our questions, and made us feel at home and part of the family. We have been to Costa Rica many times before but has been about 40 years since our last visit. We mentioned the delicious banana wrapped tamales that we remembered as kids….they brought some to us. It was exactly how we remembered them and it brought back those cherished memories. How awesome is that? They property is gorgeous and the rooms are beautiful. They were decorated perfectly and were very inviting with added touches in each! Each room had an air conditioner unit which were so thankful because it was not always available in other properties. The grounds were beautiful and we loved all the areas we could hangout with our family and take in the scenery. Outdoors is where we love to be. The estuary was right there and a short walk to a really close restaurant that was located just steps from the property. I suggest to take a boat tour of the estuary, it was fantastic and we loved every minute. Shops, restaurants, and grocery stores are really close to the property and most are in walking distance that we took advantage of. The sunsets were unbelievable and breathtaking. Miguel was so nice and set up the fire pit for us in different locations each night. The outdoor lighten was so nice and inviting. Shout out to there wonderful staff that made sure the grounds were impeccable, the house was clean, and our grounds were secure. We would not hesitated to stay at their property again. It was such a pleasant, relaxing, and fulfilling experience. They truly gave us the VIP treatment and what a wonderful experience we will never forget. You need to consider booking this property for your next visit to Tamarindo! Thank you La Choza Del Estero and staff for everything you did, making our experience so memorable and something we will never forget.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beachfront adventure
I stayed at La Choza with ten other friends for a short four nights, and we wish it were longer! Leading the charge for activities for ten adults can be daunting, but Rachel took care of literally everything. She made every aspect of planning seamless (and affordable). We seemed to get lucky with the weather and were able to enjoy the fire pit set up and lit by Miguel, who is so kind. The rooms were clean and comfy. We even came home to some towel animals left on our beds one day which was a nice touch. I will say, the Ocean Room had quite a bit of an ant issue, but I was given plenty of Raid and I think they filled in some gaps in the baseboards and it worked like a charm. Rainy season brings out the bugs, for sure. All in all, I cannot recommend this home enough. The price for the location alone is wondeful. Pair that with wonderful hosts and a beautiful home and it’s a no-brainer! If I can return to Tamarindo, I will certainly be staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022